Coping with alcohol and drug problems : the experiences of family members in three contrasting cultures - Orford, Jim. (London ; New York : Routledge, 2005)
Models of understanding : how families continue to be pathologised and misunderstood -- Coping with alcohol and drug problems in the family : a review of previous qualitative research -- The three study locations : Mexico City, South-West England and indigenous Northern Territory, Australia -- A description of the study in three socio-cultural groups -- The impact of excessive drinking and drug taking on family members -- How family members cope -- The support family members get from other people -- Variations on a theme : what difference does culture make? -- An integrated view of alcohol and drug problems in the family -- Ways of empowering family members.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [257]-279) and indexes.
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Keywords: Alcoholism -- Cross-cultural studies; Alcoholics -- Family relationships -- Cross-cultural studies; Drug abuse -- Cross-cultural studies; Drug addicts -- Family relationships -- Cross-cultural studies; Electronic books